Creating Git Folder:
Now, let's create a new folder for our project
mkdir Projectname
cd Projectname
mkdir makes a new directory.
cd changes the current working directory.
Clone an Existing Repository:
Copies a remote repository to your local machine.
git clone <repository_url>
This is useful when you want to contribute to an existing project.
Check the Status of Your Repository:
Shows which files have been modified, staged, or untracked.
git status
Always run this before committing to see what’s changed.
Add Files to Staging:
Moves changes from the working directory to the staging area.
git add <file_name> # Add a specific file
git add . # Add all changes
Staging means preparing files to be committed.
Commit Changes:
Saves the staged changes permanently in the repository.
git commit -m "Your commit message"
The commit message should describe what changes were made.
Check Your Git Configuration:
To verify your Git username and email, run:
git config --global user.name
git config --global user.email
List All Branches:
Shows all available branches in the repository.
git branch
The current branch will have a * next to it.
Create a New Branch:
Creates a new branch without switching to it.
git branch <branch_name>
Branches help in working on different features separately.
Switch to Another Branch:
Moves to an existing branch.
git checkout <branch_name>
Check Commit History:
Shows a list of all previous commits.
git log
Show Changes in Files:
Compares modified files with the last committed version.
git diff
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